This collection also contains the Uintah Pappoose, Jan. 2, 1891 - Feb. 4, 1892.

Kate Jean Boan was founder and editor of the Uintah Pappoose, the pioneer newspaper of eastern Utah. She purchased a printing press from Sears and Roebuck, and began publishing the four-page weekly paper in 1891. In 1892 she sold the newspaper to James Barker, who changed the name to the Vernal Express.

James H. Wallis took over management of the Vernal Express in 1917 and his family continues to publish the newspaper today. James and his son, William B. Wallis, are both members of the Utah Newspaper Hall of Fame. Great-grandson Steven Wallis is the current publisher.

The Utah Digital Newspapers Program would like to extend its most sincere thanks to the Uintah County Library for their generous donations for the creation of this collection.